4-Day Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Fez
Fez → Chefchaouen → Tangier → Fez
Fez is the closest starting point to Morocco's far north, which makes this the most efficient way to see both the blue town and the Strait of Gibraltar without a longer loop.
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Highlights
- Chefchaouen's blue medina, best seen early morning
- The optional Akchour waterfalls day walk
- Tangier's medina and its view across to Spain
- The old American Legation building in Tangier
- A compact, efficient route for a shorter trip
Day by day
A working draft: the order and pace are ours to adjust once we know what matters most to you.
Fez to Chefchaouen
North into the Rif toward Chefchaouen, founded in 1471, the hills turning greener past the Sais plain, with the afternoon free to walk the blue lanes.
About 3.5 hours on the road, roughly 200 km
Guesthouse, Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen to Tangier
An early walk through Chefchaouen before the crowds: the blue paint is most often traced to Jewish refugees who settled the Mellah quarter in the 1930s, then on to Tangier by early afternoon.
About 2 hours on the road, roughly 115 km
Hotel, Tangier
Tangier
A guided morning through the medina and kasbah, including the old American Legation: the first foreign public property the United States government ever owned abroad. If time allows, a short drive out to Cap Spartel, the headland where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and the nearby Caves of Hercules, with the Spanish coast visible across the Strait on a clear day.
No driving today
Hotel, Tangier
Included
- ✓Private car and driver for the full route
- ✓3 nights' accommodation, breakfast included
- ✓Local guide in Tangier
Not included
- —International flights
- —Meals not listed above
- —The Akchour walk guide fee
- —Tips for driver and guide
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Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Transport
- Private car/4x4
- Languages
- English, French
- Availability
- Year-round
From the blog
A first-timer's guide to the Fez medina
The oldest, most intact medina in Morocco, and the easiest one to get lost in on purpose.
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Chefchaouen: how many days does the Blue City need?
Fewer than you'd think for the sights, more than a day trip for the atmosphere.
By Youssef “Yeshu”
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Is Morocco safe for solo female travellers?
Yes, broadly: with the same common-sense precautions that apply to most unfamiliar cities.
By Omar Hafidi
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